Derby to Birmingham (Proof House Jcn) (DBP):
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Melbourne Jcn & Sinfin Bch (MJS); Whitacre to Hampton-in-Arden (WHA); Nuneaton and Water Orton Line(NWO)
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St Andrews Junction to Kings Norton Line (SKN); Barnt Green, Evesham & Ashchurch Line (BEA); Ashchurch - Malvern (AAM); Hereford, Hay & Brecon Line (HYB)
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Nailsworth Bch (NAI)
Burton-on-Trent (DBP1 @ 10m 67ch). 08 September 1962.
SLS/MLS Leicestershire Rail Tour. Hughes “Crab” 2-6-0 No 42756 taking over as the train engine.Burton-on-Trent (DBP1 @ 10m 67ch). 08 September 1962.
Anker viaduct, Tamworth (DPB1 @ 24m 06ch - 24m 17ch). 269y long with 19 arches)
Otherwise known as Bolehall Viaduct, and known locally as The 19 Arches. Designed by Robert Stephenson and G. Bidder. The original is a watercolour by J C Bourne, 1847Anker viaduct, Tamworth (DPB1 @ 24m 06ch - 24m 17ch). 269y long with 19 arches)
Kingsbury Station (DBP1 @ 29m 20ch)
Opened 12 August 1839, closed 04 March 1968Kingsbury Station (DBP1 @ 29m 20ch)
Whitacre Station (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch)
First station opened 10 February 1842. Re-sited south on opening of Nuneaton line 01 November 1864. Closed 04 March 1968Whitacre Station (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch)
Whitacre (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch). Midland Railway 3835 Class (LMSR Fowler 4F) 0-6-0 No 43940 passing through
Whitacre Junction signalbox behind the footbridgeWhitacre (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch). Midland Railway 3835 Class (LMSR Fowler 4F) 0-6-0 No 43940 passing through
Whitacre station (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch). 4 June 1961
Just to the right of the station building are coaches on the former main line via Hampton-in-Arden to London.Whitacre station (DBP3 @ 31m 71ch). 4 June 1961
Water Orton Station. Platform Nameboard (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Nameboard on platformWater Orton Station. Platform Nameboard (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Main building from street sideWater Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station Building (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station Building (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Platform levelWater Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Looking north from the Up cess towards the platforms and station buildingsWater Orton Station (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 07 October 1961
Water Orton Station Junction Signal box (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 7 October 1961.
Due for demolition.Water Orton Station Junction Signal box (DBP3 @ 34m 54ch). 7 October 1961.
Sinfin Central (MJS1 @ 130m 37ch). 06 June 1979
DMU M50720/59267/50677 at the platformSinfin Central (MJS1 @ 130m 37ch). 06 June 1979
Sinfin Central (MJS1 @ 130m 37ch). 06 June 1979
DMU M50720/59267/50677 at the platformSinfin Central (MJS1 @ 130m 37ch). 06 June 1979
Looking north to Whitacre (KJW @ 31m 02ch). Original Derby & Birmingham Railway course. 14 September 1968
Looking north to Whitacre (KJW @ 31m 02ch). Original Derby & Birmingham Railway course. 14 September 1968
Whitacre to Hampton-in-Arden line, close to Whitacre (WHA @ approx ½mp). Stored wagons. 4 June 1961
Former main line to London. From the A47 Road Bridge.Whitacre to Hampton-in-Arden line, close to Whitacre (WHA @ approx ½mp). Stored wagons. 4 June 1961
Track lifting at Whitacre end of Hampton Branch (WHA c.1m)
L&GRP 26795Track lifting at Whitacre end of Hampton Branch (WHA c.1m)
Coleshill Station looking to Hampton in Arden. (WHA @ 1m 71ch)
Later Maxstoke goods depot.Coleshill Station looking to Hampton in Arden. (WHA @ 1m 71ch)
Coleshill Station 1949 (WHA @ 1m 25ch)
Opened 1839 and closed to passengers 1917. Renamed Maxstoke and used as a goods depot until 1939.Coleshill Station 1949 (WHA @ 1m 25ch)
Hampton Branch trestle remains of bridge over River Blythe (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Hampton Branch trestle remains of bridge over River Blythe (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Hampton Branch River Blythe Bridge (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Built under agreement as an accommodation bridgeHampton Branch River Blythe Bridge (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Hampton Branch River Blythe Bridge (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Built under agreement as an accommodation bridgeHampton Branch River Blythe Bridge (WHA c. 2 - 3m)
Hampton Branch Overbridge -precise location unknown (WHA)
Hampton Branch Overbridge -precise location unknown (WHA)
Whitacre to Hampton in Arden Line (WHA). Underbridge (cattle creep)
Whitacre to Hampton in Arden Line (WHA). Underbridge (cattle creep)
Hampton Branch end of line at Chester Road. (WHA 4m 0ch)
Hampton Branch end of line at Chester Road. (WHA 4m 0ch)
Hampton Branch underbridge near Packington (WHA @ 4m 63ch)
Hampton Branch underbridge near Packington (WHA @ 4m 63ch)
Hampton Branch track bed from Chester Road bridge looking to Whiteacre (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
Hampton Branch track bed from Chester Road bridge looking to Whiteacre (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
Hampton Branch track bed from Chester Road bridge looking to Hampton (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
Hampton Branch track bed from Chester Road bridge looking to Hampton (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
Hampton Branch remains of Chester Road bridge (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
Hampton Branch remains of Chester Road bridge (WHA @ 4m 67ch)
